Integrated Diabetes Services

07/27/2025

Canagliflozin's Protective Effects Are Strongly Dose-Dependent

IDS's Alicia Downs RN MSN CDCES BC-ADM, explains how Several critical protective endpoints appear to be strongly dose dependent in canagliflozin

07/25/2025

Aging Well with Diabetes: A 10 Point Action Plan for Older Adults Review - Jennifer Smith

Aging Well with Diabetes: A 10‑Point Action Plan for Older Adults, By Medha Munshi, MD, and Sheri Colberg, Phd - Book Review by Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES

07/25/2025

👏 Repeat after me: Living with type 1 diabetes DOES NOT mean you have to be tired all the time. 👏

We want to help you change that! 💥

Whether you're interested in our hands-on services or just want to learn more about your body, we teach you to at Integrated Diabetes Services so that you can live your best life with T1D.

In our world, that's a non-negotiable. 💙

Explore what we do or get your copy of "Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin" on our website: https://bit.ly/451tsNG

07/24/2025

We are pleased to share that the 4th Edition of Gary Scheiner’s book, “Think Like a Pancreas,” is now available on Amazon! 🥳⠀
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💥 Please join us in congratulating Gary on this awesome achievement.⠀
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The latest edition features insights on:⠀
- Day-to-day blood glucose monitoring and management⠀
- Designing an insulin pump program to best match your needs and lifestyle⠀
- How to get the best results from. your CGM and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems⠀
- New insulin formulations and combinations⠀
- Detailed strategies for meeting your personal goals⠀
- What drugs like Trulicity, Ozempic, and Mounjaro mean for you and your health⠀
- And much more!⠀
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Ready to dive into the latest “Think Like a Pancreas” update? Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3IvTFeG⠀
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📘 Available in paperback and audiobook formats. 🎙️⠀
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07/23/2025

Book Review: Aging Well with Diabetes: A 10?Point Action Plan for Older Adults

Aging Well with Diabetes: A 10‑Point Action Plan for Older Adults, By Medha Munshi, MD, and Sheri Colberg, Phd - Book Review by Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES

07/23/2025

🧟‍♂️ If the zombie apocalypse broke out right now, where’s the first place you’d run with T1D?!

On this week’s Think Like a Pancreas podcast episode, Jennifer Smith and Dana Roseman (both RDs and T1D pros) go full survival mode—not in the woods, but in your pantry. 🍽️

They break down how nutrition and diabetes care have evolved—from outdated diet rules to CGMs and customized carb strategies. 💡 You’ll hear hot takes on macronutrients, exercise, and why ditching the “one-size-fits-all” approach is the real key to staying alive (and thriving) with T1D.

Because let's be honest, it's hard enough to survive diabetes without the apocalypse.
Misconceptions? Busted. Flexibility? Encouraged. Judgment-free food talk? Always.

🎧 Hit play and join us. At IDS, we're all about enjoying life, laughter and real diabetes care.
Listen everywhere you get podcasts: https://bit.ly/457nAm6

07/23/2025

A new episode of Think Like a Pancreas: the podcast is available! In Episode 44 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services nutrition experts Dana Roseman and Jennifer Smith discuss how nutrition guidelines for diabetes have changed since they were both diagnosed almost 30 years ago.
They emphasize the importance of individualized nutrition plans that change as you change. This dynamic duo offers tips and insights on exercise, fasting, new food choices, and the importance of a comprehensive a... https://f.mtr.cool/yoixlejqbu

07/22/2025

🥳 Thank you for tuning into the Think Like a Pancreas podcast! We are SO excited to share that our podcast has surpassed 50,000 downloads. Thank you to our loyal listeners and dynamic guests for making this possible.

This is just the start! This is diabetes unfiltered.

We can't wait to bring you more fresh perspectives, real talk, and a little more laughter in your diabetes care.

🎙️🎧 Listen everywhere you get podcasts: https://bit.ly/457nAm6

07/21/2025

Calendar Reminders Can Help you Keep your Open Source System Running Smoothly

IDS Director of Intensive Diabetes Management, Tavia Vital explores how Calendar Reminders Can Help you Keep your Diabetes Management Open Source System Running Smoothly

07/21/2025

It's time to go from the people that taught you how to ! 🤓

Ready? Let's get into it!

We know Amylin is a big topic again...if you're confused about what it is and how it impacts your type 1 diabetes (T1D) management, this post is for YOU! ☑️

Weight is tricky with T1D. We get it. If you're struggling with weight, you're not alone and we're here to help. Send us a message here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nMxxg2

07/20/2025

How Open-Source Diabetes Tools Empower My Daily Management

IDS Director of Exercise Physiology, Teen/Young Adult Specialist, Kathryn Gentile Alvarez reviews TRIO, the DIY Diabetes app and explains how it has simplified diabetes management

07/18/2025

What is the ideal number of device manufacturers for things like pumps and CGMs?

IDS monthly survey asks: With another pump/AID system ready to launch (Sequel’s Twiist), what's the ideal number of device manufacturers for pumps and CGMs?